Can someone help me create a wrapped up coil with two fixed ends in Creo Parametric 4?

I need to create a wrapped up coil with a length of 153" in Creo Parametric and I'm having some trouble as I'm not used to Creo. Trying to find the bend radius. Thanks.

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To create a wrapped up coil with two fixed ends in Creo Parametric 4, you can follow these steps:

Open Creo Parametric and create a new part file.
Sketch a straight line representing the length of the coil. Use the "Line" tool from the Sketch tab and specify the start and end points of the line to match the desired length of 153".
Use the "Bend" tool from the Model tab to bend the line into a coil shape. Select the line and choose the bend radius based on your requirements. The bend radius determines how tightly the coil is wrapped.
Define the number of turns for the coil. You can do this by dividing the length of the coil by the circumference of the coil at the selected bend radius. Adjust the number of turns until it matches your desired length.
Optionally, add fixed ends to the coil. This can be done by creating additional features at the ends of the coil that prevent movement. You can use features like extrusions or sweeps to create the fixed ends.
Adjust the coil dimensions, such as diameter or pitch, if needed, to match your specific requirements.
Remember to save your part file when you're done. These steps provide a basic guideline for creating a wrapped up coil in Creo Parametric. Depending on your specific design intent and requirements, additional steps and modifications may be necessary.